Since the first newspaper was printed in 1440, and the first social media outlet created in 1997, modern society has tremendous issues in regards to media bias. Since its beginnings, media have played a very pivotal role in every American life. As the media have had the time to develop exponentially, its truthfulness has become warped. In today’s society, media bias has created a major issue both within the American population and around the world. People who believe media bias does not exist may suggest that everything you see and read is true. However, the truth of the matter is that all media shows bias and it is up to the consume to build a personal opinion, not the media source to influence it. The first printing press was developed in
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Liberal media bias has caused a forever controversial political spectrum in the United States. In the twenty-first century, social media has developed to hold unimaginable capabilities. For instance, the mobile app Snapchat (designed and released in 2011) first begun as a basic app where users would share pictures of themselves that would disappear after ten seconds. In 2017, Snapchat has maintained its “selling” feature, however, now the app provides users with media information directly through the app in the form of an individual “Snapchat”- not to mention the one and only “credible” source used via Snapchat being CNN. The instant availability of these “news” Snapchats have directly influenced political opinions among teens (88% of the apps audience) in a liberal manner without the users even knowing it. A poll done in 2000 and 2004 says: “Among Democrats, CNN's credibility rating was 48% in 2000 and by 2004 that number dropped only slightly to 45%, remaining Democrats' most credible news source.” (Selepak). This data, however likely taken by conservative leaning individuals, still has a point to make. Although the poll may seem biased in its own manner, the actual availability of “non-credible” news to our society is only increasing. Roughly six Americans out of ten see …show more content…
In negative connotation, the media has influenced many modern day “copycat” mass shooting attacks. According to an article found in Gale Databases, “There is compelling evidence that (media) coverage inspires copycat deaths” (From: Reporters Must Adopt Guidelines for Mass Shootings to Prevent Copycat Attacks, 2016 ). Media coverage of mass shootings can inspire terrorists and criminals to attempt “copycat attacks”. The media can attempt to resolve this issue by limiting coverage and insight on topics like where the shooter went wrong, the development of a federal case, and the weapons and ammunition used- in order to prevent a repeat of such attacks. Some issues with mass attacks also include giving the attacker the media attention that he/she intended to get. Most shooters actually want media attention, according to Gale Database: “Many US mass shooters have themselves publicized their acts prior to or after the killings, making it clear that they cared about how their actions would be interpreted and promulgated by the media.” (From: Reporters Must Adopt Guidelines for Mass Shootings to Prevent Copycat Attacks, 2016 ). This may seem footling, however giving criminals media attention may actually satisfy (and potentially justify) the actions taken by the crook in a twisted manner. Today, federal, state and municipal lawmakers are attempting to
Liberal media bias has caused a forever controversial political spectrum in the United States. In the twenty-first century, social media has developed to hold unimaginable capabilities. For instance, the mobile app Snapchat (designed and released in 2011) first begun as a basic app where users would share pictures of themselves that would disappear after ten seconds. In 2017, Snapchat has maintained its “selling” feature, however, now the app provides users with media information directly through the app in the form of an individual “Snapchat”- not to mention the one and only “credible” source used via Snapchat being CNN. The instant availability of these “news” Snapchats have directly influenced political opinions among teens (88% of the apps audience) in a liberal manner without the users even knowing it. A poll done in 2000 and 2004 says: “Among Democrats, CNN's credibility rating was 48% in 2000 and by 2004 that number dropped only slightly to 45%, remaining Democrats' most credible news source.” (Selepak). This data, however likely taken by conservative leaning individuals, still has a point to make. Although the poll may seem biased in its own manner, the actual availability of “non-credible” news to our society is only increasing. Roughly six Americans out of ten see …show more content…
In negative connotation, the media has influenced many modern day “copycat” mass shooting attacks. According to an article found in Gale Databases, “There is compelling evidence that (media) coverage inspires copycat deaths” (From: Reporters Must Adopt Guidelines for Mass Shootings to Prevent Copycat Attacks, 2016 ). Media coverage of mass shootings can inspire terrorists and criminals to attempt “copycat attacks”. The media can attempt to resolve this issue by limiting coverage and insight on topics like where the shooter went wrong, the development of a federal case, and the weapons and ammunition used- in order to prevent a repeat of such attacks. Some issues with mass attacks also include giving the attacker the media attention that he/she intended to get. Most shooters actually want media attention, according to Gale Database: “Many US mass shooters have themselves publicized their acts prior to or after the killings, making it clear that they cared about how their actions would be interpreted and promulgated by the media.” (From: Reporters Must Adopt Guidelines for Mass Shootings to Prevent Copycat Attacks, 2016 ). This may seem footling, however giving criminals media attention may actually satisfy (and potentially justify) the actions taken by the crook in a twisted manner. Today, federal, state and municipal lawmakers are attempting to